Delaware News

Newark City Council passes budget, won't split tax rates this year

Newark City Council passes budget, won't split tax rates this year

Newark City Council approved a 3.3% property tax increase as they passed their 2026 budget Monday night. ... Continue Reading

Dover council votes to join state affordable housing pilot program

Affordable housing in Delaware's capital city took center stage as city leaders debated whether to join a new state pilot program. The Dover City Council voted 7–1 to participate in the Delaware State Housing Authority initiative, which offers technical assistance… ... Continue Reading
Special Session of State Senate Thursday will deal with property tax options for New Castle Co.

Special Session of State Senate Thursday will deal with property tax options for New Castle Co.

New Castle County looks to move forward with revising property tax bills. Meanwhile, whether last year's reassessment should be done over depends on who you ask. ... Continue Reading
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VIDEO | "Complacency is dangerous" - HIV Awareness Month declared in Delaware

More than 4,000 people are living with HIV and AIDS in Delaware. The rate of new cases is causing concern. ... Continue Reading

Victim of Middletown hit and run identified

Delaware State Police have identified the Middletown man who was hit and killed while operating an e-bike on the night of Thursday, October 30, 2025. ... Continue Reading
AG Jennings files legal brief to save Delmarva offshore wind project

AG Jennings files legal brief to save Delmarva offshore wind project

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has filed a legal brief supporting a major offshore wind project off the Delmarva coast, challenging what she calls the Trump Administration’s “abrupt” cancellation of the fully permitted development. ... Continue Reading

Two life sentences for murderous crime spree

The Delaware Department of Justice said a 34-year old New Castle woman has been sentenced to two life terms plus 45 years for murder and other charges as part of a crime spree on March 13, 2022. ... Continue Reading
Fenwick Island mourns former mayor

Fenwick Island mourns former mayor

The Town of Fenwick Island is mourning the loss of former Mayor Peg Baunchalk, who died Oct. 31 at the age of 91. A longtime public servant, Baunchalk was known as a passionate advocate for preserving the town’s character and… ... Continue Reading
Police investigating shots fired from road rage incident in Dover-area

Police investigating shots fired from road rage incident in Dover-area

Delaware State Police announced they are investigating after a report of shots being fired during an incident of road rage on Saturday in the Dover area. ... Continue Reading
Damage reported, but no injuries, after tank explodes in Bear-area

Damage reported, but no injuries, after tank explodes in Bear-area

A propane tank explosion at a railroad crossing in the Bear-area that damaged surrounding homes and businesses Saturday afternoon happened accidentally. ... Continue Reading